Operations Project Manager WMS a.i.

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Toegevoegd 08/04/2026

Lead warehouse transformation
Assignment for 9 months

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Our client is a medium‑sized organisation operating within the manufacturing and production sector. Following significant growth through acquisition, they are consolidating systems and processes globally, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, standardisation, and scalable supply chain execution.

Functie

In this role as Operations Project Manager WMS a.i. you will:

Take end‑to‑end operational ownership of the WMS implementation for the Rotterdam warehouse.
Lead the transformation of inbound, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory processes from manual to system‑driven execution.
Act as the primary operational interface between warehouse teams and the wider ERP programme.
Ensure warehouse processes are practical, efficient, and scalable, minimising unnecessary system customisation.
Work directly with warehouse operators and supervisors to validate processes and system functionality.
Review warehouse layout, racking, bin/bay structures, and physical flows to ensure alignment with the WMS.
Ensure site readiness including scanners, labelling, hardware, and supporting infrastructure.
Own warehouse cutover activities including stock counts, freeze periods, reconciliations, and backlog management.
Lead hypercare from the operations side, stabilising the warehouse post go‑live.
Identify operational risks and issues early and communicate them clearly with pragmatic solutions.
Represent warehouse operations in regular programme and stakeholder meetings.
Ensure the delivered solution is suitable as a template for future global rollouts.

Profiel

A successful Operations Project Manager WMS a.i. should have:

A strong background as a Warehouse / Operations / Distribution Manager or similar role.
Proven hands‑on experience delivering at least one WMS implementation from the warehouse operations perspective.
Deep understanding of warehouse processes, layout design, inventory management, and operational KPIs.
Experience transitioning warehouses from manual or semi‑manual processes to automated, system‑led execution.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both warehouse floor teams and senior leadership.
Experience working within structured transformation or ERP programmes.
Fluency in English; Dutch is an advantage but not essential.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, MRO, spares, marine, aviation, or energy environments is preferred.
Exposure to Infor WMS or similar.

Please note: this assignment is exclusively available for self-employed (ZZP) professionals enrolled at the chamber of commerce and based in the Netherlands.